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Brunswick Pullover // Sewing For Women

Friday, November 23, 2018

Happy FRIYAY!!!!

It's not only Friday, but Black Friday, aka; the craziest shopping day of the year... I am beyond happy to stay at home, tucked into my new Brunswick Pullover by Hey June Handmade!

Do you love the madness of going out and physically shopping today/this morning/last night?? I tried it a few years, but it's not for me, to be honest. I'm much happier staying in my cozy house and doing some quiet pattern and/or fabric shopping.

Anyway... Today there are a lot of pattern deals to be had, but at Hey June, there is also a BRAND NEW pattern to be had! And at 20% off!!

I had the privilege of testing this cozy pattern, and I sewed it up last Saturday, and have since worn it at least 4 times. It's been 6 days... That is how amazing it is!!

There are 2 views to the pattern. View A includes the coolest side seam placket detail and zipper pocket on the upper sleeve. These are the types of amazing and cool details one can always expect from Adrianna. There is also a hood option in addition to the cowl.

I chose the simpler View B, since it was best suited for the fabric I used. View B features a nice, deep kangaroo pocket that is ideal for keeping your hands warm, or better yet, holding your phone securely!

Since testing, there has also been a slightly cropped option added for even more pattern versatility!

I sewed a straight size 8, but shortened the bodice by 1 inch, and the sleeves by 2 inches. Shortening Hey June patterns is totally standard for me. The reason I shortened the sleeves by 2 inches is because the final pattern was made to be 1 inch shorter than the test version.

The fit is perfection! However, if I make another version in bulkier fabric with little-to-no vertical stretch, I won't take that extra inch out of the sleeves. The fit is actually perfect, hitting me right at my wrist bone, but I like for warmer clothes to come to the tops of my hands even when sitting.

The sewing of View B is super quick and straight forward other than the kangaroo pocket which needs to be top-stitched to the front. Everything else is finished with cuffs, so no hemming! My fave! I did choose to top-stitch the top of the sleeve seams to keep the fleece laying as flat as possible. Even with all of that, it was still a really quick and gratifying sew.

I sewed my Brunswick in blizzard fleece from Joann. Yes, that stuff that people love to hate because it takes over the entire store! BUT. Some of the other testers used fuzzy fleece to sew up a few versions and it just looked so cozy I had to give it a try!

I am here to tell you, that for the ultimate in cozy comfort; I am a cheap, poly, fleece convert. 🙈

I styled it in these photos with comfy pj pants, but later on that day, I had to leave the house so I threw on some skinny jeans and boots and, omg 😍😍😍. I've found my comfy winter uniform for sure!!

This sweatshirt is seriously like wearing a blanket. And in the winter, that's EXACTLY what I want!

The only other slight modification made to the final pattern was to widen the cowl slightly. I think this will help the cowl to lay nicely in slightly more drapey sweatshirt fabrics.

So if you haven't already, head over to the Hey June site and grab your copy, along with anything else today for 20% off!! The sale ends Monday, Nov 26, 2018.

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Hi! I'm Heidi. Handmade Frenzy is the place where I share my adventures in sewing a handmade wardrobe. I share pattern and fabric reviews, along with fashion inspiration and tips & tricks. I hope you come alongside me in my journey and feel inspired!

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